This article is part of a Special Issue" Hormones & Neurotrauma". Stroke is the third leading
cause of death and the primary cause of disability in the developed world. Experimental and …

Background Percent mammographic density (PMD) is a strong risk factor for breast cancer
that changes in response to changes in hormone exposure. We have examined the …

To identify microRNAs that are important in regulating breast cancer progression, the
present study used data for the 199 961 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 837 …

Genetic association is a challenging task for the identification and characterization of genes
that increase the susceptibility to common complex multifactorial diseases. To fully execute …

Intrinsic and acquired resistance to the monoclonal antibody drug trastuzumab is a major
problem in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. A deeper understanding of the …

Background Possible single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) interactions in breast cancer
are usually not investigated in genome-wide association studies. Previously, we proposed a …

Simple Summary Colorectal cancer is nowadays one of the most diffuse cancers worldwide.
Its early diagnosis is often linked with a positive outcome. However, colorectal cancer is a …

Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the estrogen receptor gene (ESR1)
play critical roles in breast cancer (BC) susceptibility. Genome-wide association studies …

The aetiology of schizophrenia is complex, heterogeneous, and involves interplay of many
genetic and environmental influences. While significant progress has been made in the …

The mechanism of gender disparity in cutaneous melanoma incidence remains unclear.
Steroid hormones including estrogens have long been implicated in the course of …